Null Collection of 16 color woodcuts on Sumo wrestling, Japan, around 1840-1860,…

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Collection of 16 color woodcuts on Sumo wrestling, Japan, around 1840-1860, of Toyokuni, Kunisada and others, in various sizes and conservation states

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Collection of 16 color woodcuts on Sumo wrestling, Japan, around 1840-1860, of Toyokuni, Kunisada and others, in various sizes and conservation states

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Estim. 750 - 1 500 EUR

Collection of 28 Japanese color woodcuts Ukiyo-e, 19th century, inter alia: Eisen, Toyokuni I and II, Kunisada, Utagawa, Hokusai,Kuniyoshi and others, representation of Samurai, scenes from the Kabuki theater, scenes from everyday life, mostly in oban format, partly tanned or with visible signs ofage.

Estim. 450 - 550 EUR

This woodblock print is part of a series of battle triptychs under the title "The First Sino-Japanese War" depicting a Japanese naval victory against the Chinese at Dagu mountain. Battle triptychs were produced in large numbers during the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese wars to satisfy widespread interest in the progress of the imperial army and maintain popular support for the conflicts. The prints idealised the heroism of Japanese troops risking their lives for the emperor. Gekko Ogata (1859-1920) worked as a decorator of lacquer wares and pottery, as well as an illustrator for books and newspapers. These experiences made him a versatile artist and helped him develop his own style when he turned to printmaking. After the Sino-Japanese war erupted, Gekko took up another subject and started creating war prints. As a war correspondent for a newspaper company, he accompanied the troops to the battlefields, made sketches of the battle scenes and turned them into prints back at home in Japan. Japan - 1894 Dimensions: As a Whole: 14 1/4 x 27 1/2 in., (36 x 70 cm.) Very good overall. The left and center panels are joined. Creases along the edges and folds. Soiling and foxing throughout, as well as wear and tear along the margins.

Estim. 500 - 600 EUR

HOKUEI. Yakusha-e. Kabuki Theater scene. Sumo.

Estim. 1 500 - 1 800 EUR

KUNIYOSHI. Hatsune (First Warbler). Sumo wrestler Keyamura Rokusuke.

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